Term 3 BTN

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Episode 22 12th August 2014
Fist Vs Shake
  1. What was the main point of the BtN story?
  2. Handshakes are considered an effective way to transfer germs. True or false?
  3. Complete the following sentence: Scientists found shaking hands transferred
    as much bacteria as bumping fists.
  4. Which has more germs?
a. Toilet seat

b. Smartphone

c. Kitchen sponge
  1. How is shaking hands used in society?
  2. What else can be done to help stop germs spreading?
  3. What is another word for germ?
  4. Do you think fist bumping should replace handshakes? Explain your answer.
  5. What was surprising about this story?
  6. Illustrate an aspect of this story.






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Episode 21 5th August 2014Upsetting News
  1. Discuss the Upsetting News story with another student.
  2. When do you watch the news?
  3. Why do you watch the news?
  4. How do you feel when you watch some news stories?
  5. Which recent news stories have made you feel upset?
  6. What do you do if something upsets you?
  7. Who can you talk to if something in the news upsets you?
  8. Complete the following sentence: Sad and upsetting stories are on the news because...
  9. What advice does Kirrilie the child psychologist give?
  10. What do you understand more clearly since watching this story?


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Episode 20 29th July 2014
Punishing Kids
  1. Explain the Punishing Kids story to another student.
  2. What does corporal punishment mean?
  3. How has the way students are disciplined changed over the years?
  4. Corporal punishment is illegal in Australia. True or false?
  5. What are Kevin Donnelly’s views on corporal punishment?
  6. Do you agree with his views? Explain your answer?
  7. What does Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell say about sending children to the
    `naughty corner’?
  8. Do you agree with her views? Give reasons why or why not.
  9. What do you think are fair consequences for kids who misbehave?
  10. How did this story make you feel?




Episode 1922nd July 2014
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New Senate
  1. Briefly explain the BtN New Senate story to another student.
  2. Name the major political parties.
  3. What does `balance of power’ mean?
  4. Who holds the balance of power in the Senate?
  5. What does the Senate vote on?
  6. In the Senate minor parties and independents don’t have much influence on the Government. True
    or false?
  7. How many senators does the Palmer United Party have?
  8. Name three new members of the Senate.
  9. What tax did the government get rid of recently?
  10. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?